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Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Is Pregnant | Hillary Scott

Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Is Pregnant

Originally posted 12/07/2012 05:15PM

First comes the sound of wedding bells, and next comes the baby rattle.

Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott and drummer Chris Tyrrell, who became engaged on Independence Day in 2011 and married Jan. 7 in upstate New York, are now expecting a child.

"Chris & I are excited to announce that our Christmas gift has arrived a little early this year! We are having a BABY!" she wrote on Twitter Friday. "We feel so blessed!!!"

"Everything is brighter. Everything has a deeper meaning," Scott, 26, previously said of her new husband. "He makes me feel more comfortable in my own skin."

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Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley to Perform at CMT Awards | Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott

Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley to Perform at CMT Awards

Originally posted 05/14/2012 09:00AM

CMT Music Awards? More like a CMT Concert!

Among those set to rock Nashville's Bridgestone Arena during the 11th CMT Awards ceremony on June 6 are Carrie Underwood, who is going into country's big night with five nominations.

Other performers set to appear, as announced Monday morning, are fellow nominees Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band.

Also announced: Triple-nominee Lady Antebellum, with recently wed bandmate Dave Haywood.

Fans may vote for their favorite music videos at the CMT 2012 Music Awards website through June 4.

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Carrie Underwood Leads CMT Music Awards Nominations | Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood Leads CMT Music Awards Nominations

Originally posted 04/23/2012 10:45AM

It's been another stellar year for Carrie Underwood.

The down-to-earth darling leads the pack for the CMT Music Awards with five nominations, including those for video of the year and female video of the year for her song "Good Girl."

Fellow country cutie Miranda Lambert trails closely with four nods, including video of the year and female video of the year for her song "Over You."

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PHOTO: Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood Is Married | Dave Haywood

Dave Haywood Is Married

Originally posted 04/15/2012 01:15PM

It's a three-for-all! Dave Haywood – the last single member of Lady Antebellum – tied the knot Saturday night with Kelli Cashiola on a private farm outside of Nashville.

The sun was setting over a breathtaking view from a hill as family, friends and Haywood's bandmates, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott, gathered around the couple at Front Porch Farms in Ashland City.

Singer/songwriter Dave Barnes provided the music for the intimate outdoor ceremony, which was followed by dinner and dancing. Guests were shuttled into the secret location.

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Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood Loves Wedding Planning | Dave Haywood

Dave Haywood Loves Wedding Planning

Originally posted 03/11/2012 03:30PM

Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood.

"We will be married this year," Haywood told PEOPLE before performing at the Oreo Cookies 100th birthday celebration in Los Angeles last week. What's more, he adds: "I enjoy the wedding planning and setting up where everything is going to be."

Haywood, 29, popped the question to girlfriend Kelli Cashiola, 29, a VP of Marketing/Brand Management for Warner Music Nashville, this past December with an elaborate winter-wonderland proposal.

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Tearful Adele Sweeps Grammys with Six Wins | Adele

UpdatePosted 02/12/2012 11:35PM

Adele, Foo Fighters, Kanye West Win Big at Grammy Awards

Originally posted 02/12/2012 09:00PM

She's rolling in the Grammys!

Adele went six for six, collecting all of the awards for which she was nominated – including top honors for album, record and song of the year – at Sunday's 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

As she tearfully accepted album of the year for 21, the British singer, 23, professed her gratitude. "It's been the most life-changing year," she said, wiping her eyes.

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Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean Lead ACM Nominations | Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift

Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean Lead ACM Nominations

Originally posted 01/26/2012 10:55AM

After several years of women ruling the show, the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards could be a night for the guys.

Kenny Chesney earned the most nominations with nine, followed by Jason Aldean with six. Both are up for entertainer of the year. Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton are also nominated in that marquee category, with Taylor Swift the lone woman in the group. (Swift won last year, following back-to-back wins by Carrie Underwood.)

Paisley earned four nominations in all, while Swift leads all women with three. Shelton and his wife Miranda Lambert each earned two. Lady Antebellum is the leading group nominee with five nominations. Eli Young Band, Toby Keith and Grace Potter each received three nominations.

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Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Is Married!

Hillary Scott Marries Chris Tyrrell

Originally posted 01/08/2012 05:25PM

Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott and drummer Chris Tyrrell have tied the knot!

"I'd like to introduce you to Mrs. Hillary Scott Tyrrell," Chris, who popped the question at sunset in East Tennessee last Fourth of July weekend, says in a video posted to Lady Antebellum's official website.

"We got married!" Scott, 25, says as she flashes a wedding ring. "We just wanted you to hear it from us first. We love you. We're so excited to be starting our life together and we just had to let you in on the exciting news."

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Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood Engaged | Dave Haywood

Dave Haywood Engaged to Kelli Cashiola

Originally posted 12/20/2011 01:00PM

Dave Haywood wrapped up his Christmas shopping early – and even got a jump on Santa Claus – surprising girlfriend Kelli Cashiola with a marriage proposal on Monday evening, a rep for the Lady Antebellum musician confirms to PEOPLE.

Haywood, 29, made his gal's favorite holiday one she'll never forget by staging an elaborate setup to pop the question.

After picking Cashiola – VP of Marketing/Brand Management for Warner Music Nashville – up from her Music Row office, the musician asked her to slip on a blindfold as they turned onto her street. Once inside her home, Cashiola was delighted to discover that while she was at work, Haywood had transformed every room into a sparkling winter wonderland.

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How Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley Feasted Before the CMT Artists of the Year Show | Brad Paisley, Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift

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CMT Artists of the Year: What Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley Ate

Originally posted 12/13/2011 10:05AM

How do country's biggest stars prep for the CMT Artists of the Year show? With some southern-style cooking, of course!

This year's crop of honorees – Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean – all chowed down on a feast prepared by Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard prior to the show, which airs Tuesday (9 p.m. ET on CMT).

"For the dinner, I wanted to show my style of cooking but have influence from the artists and Nashville," Izard told PEOPLE of the three-course meal, complete with wine pairings. (See the full menu below.)

Using notes from each musician, the Top Chef winner created a meal tailor-made for the stars.

"Taylor Swift loves sausage and gravy from Cracker Barrel, so we did mini biscuits with goat and pork gravy," Izard, who owns the Chicago restaurant the Girl & the Goat, said. (She also personally met Swift because, Izard explains, "All of the young guys that work for me would have been disappointed had I not!")

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